Bart sounded great when I talked to him last night. His attitude had completely changed. He is eager to “get it done,” he said. They will be leaving early Saturday morning. Bart has always accomplished every goal he has set, so I knew he wouldn’t walk away from this one without a fight. Their projected summit date is the 23rd.
Our friend, Will Calton, dropped by yesterday with some words of encouragement he wanted me to pass along to Bart. Will and another friend, Tom Burton, were making their summit attempt in 2012. As you might recall that was the year when there were approximately 500 climbers trying to summit on the same weekend. There was a long back up of climbers just below the top (the Hillary Step). This is not a place you want to be hanging out for any length of time. Tom and Will waited for two hours before they could put a foot on the summit. They know what kind of mental and physical endurance it takes to get yourself to the top.
Mt. Everest 
GO BART GO!! We are cheering for you.
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Thanks for sharing Will and Tom’s messages, Judy! Oh, yes, I remember those days well, waiting to hear news of our friends’ summiting that year, after we all trekked to Basecamp together! Cannot believe 4 years have passed so fast, but am thrilled for Bart going back again this year to accomplish his goal that was thwarted by weather in his prior attempt! Awesome! All my prayers going his way! 🙏🏻 Namaste.
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